It's true, the Sixers got nothing immediate from this trade, but if I were a Philly fan I'd actually be pretty happy with this trade. Rather than get some quasi-star with a big contract, they get HUGE salary cap relief, and 3, yes THREE, first round draft picks this offseason. For a team in need of rebuilding, you need to have the cap flexibility to sign a solid player or two, plus a stockpile of picks in the draft, which is exactly what the Sixers have now. There is no sport other than basketball where a team's draft can have a more immediate impact on the success of the team. To call this like the Vince trade seems a little short-sighted.

But anyways, the Sixers have been left in a bad spot for this season, and probably the next two as well. At home, this game should be no problem.

I completely agree; the trade was a miracle for Philly. But, as I've said before, Denver will reap the short-term bennefits... and Philly will take the long-term ones. It's been less than a week. Long term is still a helluva ways away. And, in the meantime, the only thing Philly will need is plenty of lube.